ENJOY THE GLITTERING HOLIDAY SEASON THE WESTCHESTER WAY – NEW YORK’S “GOLDEN APPLE”

White Plains, NY: All that glitters isn’t gold, but plenty of holiday glitter can be found in New York’s “Golden Apple”!Minutes north of New York City, enjoy old and new sparkling holiday traditions and be amazed by all the glitter.

“Westchester is steeped in holiday traditions,” said Kim Sinistore, Director, Westchester County Office of Tourism, “Our special events and beautifully decorated estates, castles and mansions provide the perfect holiday experience.”

See the twinkle in their eyes as St. Nicholas and Black Peter visit the St. Nicholas Day Celebration, Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site, Yonkers, Dec. 6. www.philipsemanorfriends.org

The new sparkling holiday tradition is Winter WonderLights at Washington Irving’s Sunnyside in Tarrytown.This fantastic event will dazzle you with lights, color and sound. Inspired by Rip Van Winkle, this is a glittering vision of Rip’s 20 winters of sleep.

The Nutcracker returns to CountyCenter Dec. 12-14.Enjoy this glimmering holiday classic performed by the Westchester Ballet Company.And kids of all ages will have gleams in their eyes at the Toy and Train Show, CountyCenter, Dec. 14.www.countycenter.biz